CMA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Position will assist in providing professional medical services to patients in a clinic setting under the direction of a licensed physician or advanced nurse practitioner.  Provides education and medical services to patients with routine healthcare issues, chronic disease.  Will work with various medical healthcare providers in both specialty and community clinics.  This position will assist senior staff in developing clinical services.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires valid Driver License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by the State.
• High school graduate or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Completion of a medical terminology course or one-year medical terminology experience in a clinical setting

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares confidential and non-confidential correspondence in a professional style and    format.
• Inputs data and documentation into ECW databases correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintains effective filing system and files necessary information in a timely manner.
• Assists direct care staff in scheduling clients and coordinating services.
• Responsible for computerized and manual reporting.

• Records client sensitive information by approved methods.
• Monitors clients, following protocol as outlined in the standards of care
• Provides medication adherence education and appropriate interventions to each client as needed.
• Assists medical and nursing staff with all procedures and follows directives
• Screens clients on clinic days, obtaining weight, vital signs and history
• Draws labs, do UAs, check blood sugars
• Logs and reports lab results
• Educates client regarding medications, adherence, safe sex and preventive health management
• Schedules clients to do routine labs and procedures ordered by physician
• Reviews and reports panic labs to medical supervisor as received
• Screens medical related phone calls, assessing client needs
• Administers vaccinations, TB tests, and injections as ordered
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by physician or advanced nurse practitioner
• Tracks clients TB testing and vaccinations for compliance to agency protocol
• Updates and documents accurately in client charts
• Communicates with case managers and other staff to ensure quality client care
• Calls in prescriptions and refills to pharmacy
• Performs patient follows ups and makes referrals as needed
• Follows agency protocol when handling biohazardous and infectious materials
• Orders supplies for clinic as needed
• Prepares confidential and non-confidential correspondence in a professional style and format
• Conducts community presentations as necessary with supervisor approval
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Serves as an advocate for the clients at all times, avoids derogatory and/or inappropriate remarks
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with professional standards.
• Assists supervisor in preparing programmatic reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates readily with Supervisor on programmatic, agency interpersonal, and significant client information.
• Prepares monthly reports in a timely manner as requested by supervisor.
• Prepares time reports and mileage accurately and on time.
• Reports any emerging trends or unusual situations to supervisor.
• Complies with all HIPAA requirements
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with professional standards.
• Adheres to Agency dress code
• Adheres to Agency attendance policy
• Adheres to all Agency policy
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to multi-task and consistently communicate in a professional manner
• Punctuality and preparedness for all shifts and work-related activities
• Ability to check and respond to all correspondence, including email, phone calls or text messages in a timely manner.
• Require computer literacy.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• General PC background.
• Able to schedule work activities according to priority.
• Ability to complete documentation in legible and professional manner
• Needs to be familiar with community resources and be able to direct persons to the appropriate services.
• Medical terminology- spelling, terms and hospital-approved abbreviations knowledge
• Clinical diagnostic pathways including common tests, procedures, and medical work knowledge
• Must be able to make independent day-to-day decisions.
• Must be self-directive

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the organization continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.